Senior Production Manager

Senior Production Manager - Plymouth £65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & Excellent Package A well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for an established Production Manager who is looking to take the next step towards an Operations Manager position, while remaining closely involved with day-to-day manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will lead production and manufacturing activities across the site, ensuring the efficient and high-quality manufacture of a diverse product range while driving continuous improvement across people, systems and processes. The business is part of a wider international group and offers the opportunity for someone to make a visible impact on the site, shape manufacturing performance and grow with the wider organisation over time. The Role You will lead the production and manufacturing functions of the site, ensuring operational performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost. The role will focus heavily on manufacturing improvement, performance management and people engagement, helping the site move towards world-class manufacturing standards while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and accountability. Key aspects of the role include: Leading day-to-day production and manufacturing operations across the site Managing multiple production and improvement projects simultaneously Driving continuous improvement initiatives and embedding Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles Developing and managing manufacturing KPIs including OEE, quality, efficiency and delivery performance Supporting the implementation and development of world-class manufacturing and TPM principles Working closely with engineering, planning and support functions to improve production performance Developing production teams, improving engagement and ensuring employees are aligned with site objectives Creating a culture where people feel empowered to contribute to operational improvements Ensuring high standards of health, safety and quality across the manufacturing operation About You Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role within a manufacturing environment Looking to progress towards a broader Operations Manager role over time Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing or operational excellence Experience supporting or implementing world-class manufacturing, TPM or structured improvement programmes Excellent understanding of manufacturing KPIs and performance management systems Comfortable managing multiple production priorities and improvement activities simultaneously A hands-on leadership style, with the credibility to engage directly with teams on the shop floor Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with you and build trust across teams This role offers a genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys improving manufacturing performance, developing teams and making a lasting impact within a growing business. For the right individual, it provides the chance to put a real stamp on the production function while developing towards a broader operational leadership position within a growing international group